Washington the fox, Sam the wild boar and Eugenie, Sam’s little sister, are tired of living paw-to-mouth in the wilderness. They crave the creature comforts only the suburbs can provide and decide to zip into costume and disguise themselves as run-of-the-mill house pets. So far, their secret is safe but you can count on the gang’s wild animal instincts to surface at the very worst moments, driving the gags and suspense! They’ve tamed their new household, but they’re not out of the woods just yet!!

Screening and discussion with Johanna Goldschmidt (screenwriter) and Emmanuel de Franceschi (producer).

En sortant de l’école is the fifth season in a series of 13 three-minute animated short films, which proposes to poetically associate, in the most demanding artistic freedom, 13 poems by Claude Roy with the graphic environment of 13 young directors just out of French animation schools. The first collections were on Jacques Prévert’s poems, Robert Desnos, Guillaume Apollinaire and Paul Éluard and were broadcasted on France 3.

One last chance. Once upon a time John Beckers was Flanders' favourite TV celebrity. In his heyday, he ruled the small screen and the audience absolutely adored him. His heavy addiction to drink and gambling led him down a dark path, however, causing John to lose almost everything he had worked so hard for. Popularity, friends and success disappeared faster than they had come.

Screening of excerpts followed by a case study with Paul Baeten Gronda (screenwriter) and Kato Maes (producer, Panenka). Chaired by Jean-Marc Auclair (screenwriter and producer, Alauda).

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "What's Next" session.

An outsider from Prague has arrived in a small town, his presence revealing a hidden world of lies and self-deceit among its residents. While life in Buchnov may seem mundane, secret agreements to avoid truths are buried just below the surface. Truths that, if exposed, might tear the community apart, destroying multiple lives in the process.

Screening of excerpts in the presence of Harold Apter (showrunner). Chaired by Dominic Schreiber (consultant).

A peaceful town on the seaside, its grey walls sprawling, maze-like. Suddenly, it catches fire… In the metro, in the supermarket, on the street, strangers burst into flames. Brutally, wildly, inexplicably... Spontaneous combustion? Suicide by immolation? Pyrotechnic homicides? Louise, a young intern at the local newspaper, conducts the investigation.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

Based on a series of bestsellers that has won acclaim both in Germany and its native country Iceland, Stella Blómkvist follows the exploits of Stella, a ruthless and cunning lawyer, who takes on mysterious and often dangerous murder cases and the only rules she likes are the ones she can break.

1984. A six-part miniseries in which a Sherlock-like character plays a complicated game with the totalitarian police. While letting them use his uncanny detective powers for solving criminal cases, he secretly tries to solve the mystery of his own identity and to win the ultimate prize: his freedom.

Presentation of the series by Tomás Baldýnský (creator and screenwriter), Tomás Chvála (screenwriter) and Jan Maxa (head of programme development, Czech Television). Chaired by Jean-Marc Auclair (screenwriter and director, Alauda).

If a Muslim passes away in Belgium, he burdens his relatives with a dilemma. “Do we bury him here or in his native country?” The brothers Ismael and Rachid have found a solution: “What if we were to import soil from Morocco into Belgium to bury our deceased here. Let’s start a soil business!” Without realising it, they open Pandora’s ‘coffin’.

When the partly Moroccan Zamira returns the luggage left behind to the victims after the attack on Zaventem Airport, she embarks upon the hardest job of her career. But even though Zamira comes up against prejudice, pride and sorrow, she keeps on trying to help everybody. However, in her blind determination she loses sight of one person: herself.

Six passengers of a sailing boat, lost at sea, are found after a year adrift. Those who waited for them would like to start their lives again like nothing happened, but discover that the survivors have changed profoundly and hide a terrible secret.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

Clash of Futures is a transnational and multi-perspective TV series on Europe’s journey through the 20th century– between peace and war, hope and hatred, democracy and totalitarianism. The series explores the dramatic years between 1918 and 1939. It follows the fates of 13 extraordinary men and women from France, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Austria, Sweden, Poland and the Soviet Union as they make (and lose) their way in the exciting new world that emerged after the end of World War I. Through their dreams and fears, loves and decisions that they recorded in diaries and memoirs, these people bring to life the history of the 1920s and 30s in all its contradictions.

Worldwide premiere screening of an episode, followed by a case study with Gunnar Dedio (producer). Chaired by Olivier Broche (actor and programmer of the festival War on screen).

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

Andrea, a young lesbian living in Paris, goes back home to her mountain village in Corsica. Her summer is the same as the previous ones until she meets Alice, a former old flame, which propels her in a vertigo of love, sucking her into whirlwinds of fantasy. She finds her gang of friends as she has left them: her brother Petru Anto, the archetype of Corsican manhood, her BFFs, Marie-Luce, whirling around men, Flora, struggling in her job, and Maxime, Marie-Luce's weird cousin.

Dimo and his wife Kalina are getting divorced. Their separation seems peaceful, but Kalina has been hurt and turns Bobby, their son, against his father. Dimo throws himself into a desperate battle, while being denied access to Bobby. After months of fighting, the adults reconcile, but they don’t realize that Bobby has been traumatized irrevocably.

Screening of a work-in-progress version of the pilot and case study with Pavel Vesnakov (director) and Martichka Bozhilova (co-creator, producer, Agitprop). Chaired by Caroline Palmstierna (production and distribution consultant).

Welcome to childhood, welcome to the life of Akissi and her friends. It’s impossible to get bored with her! Every day is a new idea… or a terrible mischief. One thing is certain, our unpredictable Akissi is going to shake the life of the entire neighborhood.

Screening of a montage of excerpts and discussion with Marguerite Abouet (screenwriter) and Angelin Paul (producer).

A medieval comedy starring Henri of Orange, a charmingly inept but chivalrous knight, his clever son Jimmy the Squire, and fun-loving Cat the Princess – Jimmy’s best friend from Epic High. All together – the knightly trio set out to make the Dark Ages a little lighter… and a whole lot more fun!

In the 1980s, the Knudsens leave their home in Denmark and settle in Tanzania. There, they meet the Larssons, Swedish expats and wealthy landowners. Left to himself in this inward-looking community, the young Christian meets Marcus, a Tanzanian boy who introduces him to a very different kind of life.

After seven years in a high security prison, David Collins’ conviction for the murder of his wife is overturned on a technicality, or as his lawyer suggests, “an appalling miscarriage of justice”. David can now start his life again, repair his relationships with family and friends, see his children, and finally mourn for his wife, Tara. Or, at least this is what he had hoped for. This is a tale of one man picking himself up and starting again, in the face of almost insurmountable odds, even as many in his community continue to assert that there is no smoke without fire and that he is responsible. It is about what it feels like to be labelled a monster when you know you have done nothing wrong, but also about how you can find love and inspiration in the most surprising places. And it is about finding the truth about this sinister crime, for which the real culprit may still be at large.

Screening of an episode in relation with Chris Lang's masterclass, which will take place on Wednesday 27th June at 3pm at the Theatre.

Sheila is a young psychiatry intern. As the days pass and she sees case after case, she ends up finding the cruel world of a psychiatric hospital more welcoming than the harshness of far too normal a life.

It's 1968 and the newly minted, politically aware reporter Karin tries to land her dream job at one of the big Stockholm newspapers, but has to content herself with a little summer substitute position at a sleepy backwater daily. Armed with her typewriter, she and her rebellious artist friend Lottie each rent a room in the home of the newspaper’s owner Georg. It doesn’t take many days before the peculiar pair have managed to stir things up in the little community where people have barely heard of the protests in Paris, much less the bra burning going on across the Atlantic!

Screening of a montage of excerpts followed by a case study with Martina Bigert (screenwriter) and Emma Åkesdotter Ronge (producer). Chaired by Dominic Schreiber (consultant)

The story of Tapani, officer for the Finnish Embassy in Chile during the coup of Pinochet, in 1973. Tapani's story gives us a chance to experience a true fight against a powerful terrorizing force. How to follow your heart and trust your friends - and how to trust people who you think are not your friends, and see them as human beings.

Arthur finds a secret passage to the world of the Minimoys in his grandmother’s garden! He becomes a fearless hero who, along with his friends Selenia and Betameche, will help the little people to fend off dangers and lead them to freedom.

Screening followed by a discussion with Pierre-Alain Chartier (director).

The world's largest final depository for nuclear waste is about to be opened in Northern Sweden when a deadly accident happens deep underground. The mining crew hits a giant white wall, made of material not known to man. What is it? Should they leave it alone or try to break it open?

Following the mysterious disappearance of his father, Julian returns to his native southwest France to confront his past. But there past and present will converge, as the unusual story of one Alice who becomes Julian unfolds.

Screening of excerpts followed by a case study with Virginie Sauveur (creator, screenwriter and director) and Fionnuala Jamison (International Sales Agent Mk2).

19th century in Delhi: former soldier John Beecham acquires Beecham House to start a new life for his family and a business as a trader. Wealthy and distinguished, John has witnessed profiteering and exploitation during his time with the controlling East India Company and appears haunted by his past. Determined to escape that life, he sets his sights on becoming an honorable member of the region’s trading community. But John’s arrival provokes speculation and gossip amongst the servants and despite filling his residence with relatives and friends, Beecham’s house still has dark corners that crackle with conspiracy, disharmony and sinister intent.

Enormous financial stakes, political dealings steered by big money men, endless maneuvering and manipulation, intertwined public and private lives: The Inside Game follows the jagged footsteps of an ambitious parliamentarian on the verge of achieving his ambitions in the dark heart of corruption and power.

Screening of excerpts followed by a case study with Isabelle Razavet (director of photography) , Matthieu Belghiti (producer, What’s up Films) and Alix Poisson (actress).

World on Fire follows the intertwining stories of different families across Europe and beyond during World War II, getting into the hearts and minds of those living their ordinary lives during this extraordinary time.

As the Prime Minister progresses into bipolar disorder, his team and allies are forced to endanger both the stability of the government and their private life, some to hide the illness - others to abuse it.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "What's Next" session.

Berlin 2014: Clive Berner, the head of CIA’s Berlin station, who misses the good old times of the Cold War and Ludwig Licht, a former Stasi snitch who nowadays is his own best customer in his bar in Kreuzberg, want to arrest the head of a big whistleblowing network and hope to secure their different affairs with this. But it doesn’t go according to plan…

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

A football coach leaves her successful women’s football team to become the first female coach of a Norwegian premier league men’s team. She wages a fight against ingrained bias and is out to prove that women are every bit as good as men.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

A drug war in Brabant, a province in the south of the Netherlands, ends up in a bloodbath. Jos Segers, the head of the losing drug operation and Peter Haag, the Public Prosecutor for Brabant, are among the victims. Jos’ son, Rens, and Peter’s daughter, Jara, are left to pick up the pieces. Unaware of each other, they start a similar journey, leave their quiet lives and return to their hometown to restore their families’ honour.

Following an unscrupulous brother and brother-in-law's embezzlement, a Parisian couple, owners of a small company, find themselves buried in debt. Anxious to preserve their son Armand, an 18 year old with Asperger Syndrome at the end of his schooling, Isabelle and Bruno respond to an ad looking for people to run a small gas station in Corsica.

The Family is a returning series about the history of Ancient Rome. Authentic and based in fact, it starts with the story of Octavian, who broke the Roman Republic forever and founded a family dynasty that would last for a century. But our story will be told through the eyes of the women who history has proven wielded huge power behind the scenes.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

International football star Soulimane Romeyda reached the heights of glory before plunging to the depths. His oversized ego and lack of professionalism, added to his propensity for throwing money around, has brought “El Magnifico” to his knees. With no football club, no sponsor, the law at his heels, he also has to deal with turning 30. Is Souli going to get his life back together or is he going to die penniless and alone? To win the game of his life, what is he willing to lose?

Screening of an episode with Sylvie Coquart-Morel (Head of fiction, RTBF) and a part of the creative team

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.A romantic comedy where the sea and the land are involved in the oldest battle ever: male versus female. Sirens have come out on the mainland to give a future to their species, enchanting men with their magic. But Neapolitan men will amaze and conquer them with their passionate nature.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.Martel is a dangerous man. Despite working a nine to five without grumbling, taking care of his mother and selflessly helping his friends he is a dangerous man. The day he loses his job and ends up alone facing his debts, anything is possible. “Aux animaux la guerre” is the story of a man who refuses to go under and a work inspector who specialises in lost causes. It’s also the story of Bruce, a body builder who thinks he’s Tony Montana, Tokarev, a pimp undergoing chemotherapy and Jordan, a teenage biker who would do anything for his beloved Lydie. Lastly, it’s the story of a handful of workers who refuse to die and want to save their factory.“Aux animaux la guerre” tells the tale of a world ending in the heart of provincial France, where social violence becomes physical.

#FollowUp: this series was presented by its creative team during Série Series 2017 during a "In the Pipeline" session.

January 2012. The Swiss banking sector is under attack. Targeting the very foundation of Swiss prosperity, Washington is after bank secrecy. When the director of the Grangier & Cie private bank is found comatose, his sister suspects foul play. The answer may lie as much in the bank as in the family.

Screening of an episode presented by Jean-Marc Fröhle (producer) and Françoise Mayor (Head of fiction, RTS). Chaired by Arnaud Malherbe (screenwriter and director).

ANGELO RULES follows 11 year old Angelo, a sweet-talking genius with a knack for getting out of trouble. From elaborate plans to comic strategies, the main weapons in Angelo’s arsenal are clever planning, irreverent attitude, a rebellious nature, optimism, and, most of all, charisma to make things go his way. The bigger the challenge, the bigger the plan. Angelo without a plan? Unthinkable! Combine those traits with his two best friends, Sherwood, the king of logistics and Lola whose own enthusiasm can even eclipse Angelo’s, and you’ve got a winning trio. With a knowing smile and an arched eyebrow, Angelo can give you the lowdown on how to get exactly what you want. If you know what’s good for you, you better listen closely…

Opening ceremony, screening of an episode A Very English Scandal in presence of Stephen Frears (director), Dominic Treadwell-Collins (producer) and Murray Gold (composer)

A Very English Scandal is the shocking true story of the first British politician to stand trial for conspiracy to murder. It's the late 1960s, homosexuality has only just been decriminalized, and Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party and the youngest leader of any British political party in a hundred years, has a secret he's desperate to hide. As long as Norman Scott, his vociferous ex-lover is around, Thorpe's brilliant career is at risk, and eventually Thorpe can see only one way to silence Scott for good. The trial of Jeremy Thorpe changed politics forever as the British public discovered the darkest secrets of the Establishment and the lengths they’d go to conceal them.

State of Happiness tells the story of four young people who create their future in a town that in just a few years changes from being a small fishing village and a European outpost, to becoming the oil capital of Norway.

Somewhere in Spain, there is a successful slaughterhouse owned by unscrupulous businessman Francisco, thanks to his brother-in-law and vet Alfonso, who turns a blind eye with his health-inspections, and an undercover drugs business, together with a drug-traffickers gang. One day, Francisco decides to keep the whole drug shipment… When a bad decision turns a quiet rural life into a surrealistic hell.

Find Me in Paris follows Lena Grisky, a Russian Princess and student at the world-famous Paris Opera Ballet School. Lena has always impressed her fellow teachers with her classically refined style, but in this competitive program, Lena’s got to keep honing skills. So is the life of a student of the elite world of Ballet, but there’s nothing typical about Lena. After falling through a portal in 1905, and time traveling to the future, she has been doing her best to blend in while she waits for help to come bring her home.

Screening of an episode and discussion with Caterina Gonnelli (director, acquisitions and co-productions) and Sepideh Shirazi (acquisitions junior manager), Disney.

“ As has become a tradition at Série Series, a Tv series theme music concert will be held. This year, after training with symphonies, welcoming John Lunn last year and interpreting cult series music, I have decided to bring together artists who have marked me along my career as a composer.

Doo, singer, writer and composer, for her electro-rock addiction/influence, her poetic lyrics and her remarkable vocal tone (espeically on the song from Moufadi Tlatli’s film Nadia et Sarra).Mouli, singer, writer and composer, for his very ‘sixties’ interpretation of the song from Thierry Lassalle’s play “Un bébé pour deux”.

Marie de Lerena, singer, writer and composer, for her unique tone, notably in our collaboration on Marion Sarraut’s film “La sainte famille”.Julien Joly, instrumental composer, for his incredible synthesisers and his top class drumming.Brice Delage, composer-guitarist, for his virtuosity along with his exceptional live performance.Emma Piettre, cellist/arranger, who is part of the “Les Parisiennes” quartet.Yann Dupuis, sound engineer. Touring the whole world, he does sound for Timber Timbre, Black Emperor, Andy Shauf, Lou Doillon, Yann Tiersen….On the 27th June, these 6 will take to the Fontainebleau Theatre stage for a concert conceived as a musical interlude around current and iconic series themes such as Broadchurch, Les Revenants, Real Humans, Twin Peaks….”Nicolas Jorelle, composer and member of Série Series' editorial committee